The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-21

gotten IN the history of Portland. 1t re-
mains for me only to request that its corner
stone be laid with Masonic rites.
At the conclusion of the Judges remarks
General John Marshall Brown, for the
Maine Historical Society. spoke as follows:
GENERAL BROWNS ADDRESS.
Most Worshipful Grand Master:
1t has been hoped that one of the citizens
representing the Maine Historical Society,
and a gentleman of the committee having
charge of this building, would have been
here today to present in behalf of the
Maine Historical Society, this part in this
noble work. 1t is to be regretted that his
sickness prevents him being here today At
late hour have been asked to represent
him and the Society.
The Maine Historical Society is not, Most
Worshipful Grand Master, local institu-
ton. 1t is an institution covering the whole
State, but its home is now within the limits
of this beautiful town. Founded in 1922,
shortly after the separation of this State
from Massachusetts, it is the natural suces-
sor OF that famous society which has done
SO much to promote the historical researches
which have made New England famous
place. For ten years Portland was its home;
for half century the historic college town
of Brunswick. In 1881, through the munif-
cence of the city and the liberality of the
illcluutIS VI tut mdlH6 I1lSbOTlCdl oOCltly-
those members residing here-the library
and its collection was moved to Portland,
and from that time under the kindness and
liberality of the city, has been provided
with home. 1t remains for its munifcent
vice president to provide here, within this
building which is to be erected a home
worthy of it. and a room which shall be
open to all; not merely to the residents of
Portland, but to the people of the State.
The Maine Historical Society in this build
nj will a for hNfxx 10
come and inspect and examine its records.
/ think it will be acknowledged that the
Maine Historical Society has done for the
State of Maine noble work. Nine volumes
of collections, covering the history of many
operations of the State and three vol
umes of the documentary Series, pub
lished with the assistance of the
State, all of which have attracted
great attention throughout the English
speaking world, and the last, and perhaps
most interesting of all under the editorial
supervision of him, through whose munifi-
cence we are indebted for home. In the
name of the Society, Most Worshipful Grand
Master. l ask that this corner stone may be
laid in accordance with your ancient rites.
THE MASONIC CEREMONIES.
Grand Master Sleeper then spoke as fol-
lows:
From time inmemorial it has been the Gus
tom of the Ancient and Honorable Fraterni-
W VI rltc anu ACCtpttu MdSOuS, 10 lay
when requested so to do, with their ancient
forms. the cornerstone of buildings erected
for the worship of God, for charitable OBJ
jects, or for the purposes of the administra-
ton OF justice and free government, and of
no other buildings.
This cornerstone therefore, we may Law
IN accordance with our law, and gladly do SO,
teStlfylng thereby our obedience to the law
and our desire to show publicly our respect
for the government under which we live.
The Grand Master then called up the Lodge
and said it was the first duty to invoke the
blessing of the Great Architect upon the
work.
Prayer was then offered by the Grand
Chaplain. followed by the response, so
mote it be-
The Grand Master then ordered the Grand
Secretary to read the memorials to be placed
In the cornerstone by the Grand Treasurer.
The following list was then read:
Package of Miss Emily P. Baxter.
Christian Mirror, Aug 6, 1887.
lions Advocate, Sept. z, 1887.
Sunday Telegram, sept. IL, 1887.
Sunday Times, Sept. IL, 1887.
BORT cortland Daily PRESS, Sept and July IL,
Portland Advertiser June 8, 1887.
Portland Argus, Sept. 3, 1887
Portland Express, sept. IL, 1887.
sixteenth report of the Maine General HOSPITAL
Portland Savings Bank papers.
Coins, bo0k-plate, etc.
Portland Transcript, weekly and monthly, Sept.
Congregationaist, Aug. H. 1887.
Missionary Herald, August, 1887
Prospectus Portland Latin School.
Statement Mccall Mission
MBoGay and Sdner gospel hymns
Bells of Portland, by Geo. E. b. Jackson.
ran OF Diamond Island Association property,
with list of members.
Account Of Diamond Island. by E. III. Elwell.
Masonic Token, july S and Nav ID 1897
List Of members of the Fraternity Club.
Papers of the Gorges Society,"
Unyeillng the bust of LOngieoW.
The Gulielmenscal of Williams College.
The contents of the second box were as
follows:
Auditors Annual Report, City of Portland
Officers and Committee of the City Government,
Guide book of Portland
History of the BOal of Trade.
In Memoriam Alpheus S. Packard.
FIFTEENTH Annual Report OF the T. g. o: r. r.
Act of Incorporation, Maine Historical Society.
Postal cards.
Business cards of Geo. S. Hunt e Co., Charles
Mclaughlin Co.., Samuel Waterhonse, G. b.
varney Co., Portland Packing Company and
others.
Sketches, etc., Stephen Berry.
Papers of the Maine Historical Society.
Seventy fifth Anniversary, II. w Longfellow.
Reportof Union Mutual Life Insurance Comply
The Grand Treasurer then deposited the
box, the Grand Lodge standing.
The Grand Master then spread the cement
on the foundation, and the stone was lower
ed into place, the band playing 1.-The Vital
Spark"
The Grand Master then in accordance with
the ritual, called in turn on the Deputy
Grand Master to apply the square to the
stone, the Senior Grand Warden the level,
the Junior Grand Warden the plumb. all of
whom did so and stated the craftsmen had
done their duty and the stone was square,
level and plumb.
The Senior and Junior Grand Deacons
then came forward bearing the trowel and
gayel, and the Grand Master, preceded by
the Grand Marshal, spread mortar on the
stone, struck three blows with the mallet
and declared the stone plumb, level, square,
true and trusty and duly laid
The Grand Stewards next proceeded to the
stone followed by the Deputy Grand Master,
Senior Grand and Junior Wardens bearing
the can, wine and oil, and the three latter in
turn poured the can of nourishment, the
wine of refreshment and the oil of joy. The
Grand Master blessed the building and the
response came $50 mote it be-"
Then the architect of the building, Mr..
F. III. Fassett, was given a square. level and
plumb b: the Grand Master, who blessed
his continuation of the work until the build
ing shall be completed.
The Grand Marshal in the name of the
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
of the State of Maine made proclamations
that the corner stone was laid properly and
according to the old customs by the Grand
Master of Masons.
America was then played by the band, the
Grand Chaplain pronounced the benediction,
the procession reformed and marched to the
armory where the Grand Lodge was closed.
Y. m. C. A. Course.
The lecture committee of the Portland
Young Mems Christian Association have
arranged for course of six brilliant enter
tainments to be given at City Hall begin
ming Wednesday evening, Oct 9th, with a
lecture by the witty and eloquent orator,
Gen. George A. Sheridan of Louisiana on